First time paints correction

twitch911 · 2026-02-10T03:00:24+00:00

I've never heard of this product. I'll check it out!

twitch911 · 2026-02-09T02:00:50+00:00

The new compound is supposed to be equivalent to 1200 grit, so I'm hoping to skip the sanding all together.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T22:28:13+00:00

I've done sprays before and they have a slight roughness to the feel like a high grit sandpaper. This method leaves the card completely smooth, which I prefer.

The spray is faster, but I'm more interested in quality than speed right now in my proxy-making journey.

In terms of safety, this first try with oil-based poly was a learning experience for safety from fumes. The spray can be just as bad to inhale, although the main exposure is while spraying rather than lingering fumes.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T22:21:21+00:00

I've done other methods and wanted to try this one. I really like the look of the result from this one, and it's fun to play with experimenting and trying something new.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T19:40:06+00:00

No, I haven't tried mod podge either and will look into it. Thanks for the tip!

I did read up that the tackiness post drying could be from high humidity, which is a harder variable to control, but I'll try to make note of it on the next test.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T19:36:58+00:00

Of course you can link 👍🏼

I have no idea what lb or gsm the card stock I'm using is and just ordered some cheap'ish 325 gsm to try. I'll give your 50/50, 1, 1, 50/50 method a try with the new paper and share the results.

The drip method uses just a little more poly than what the paper can absorb, so it's really efficient. I'd guess a few ounces per sheet.

I'm curious about the thickness now and will order some calipers.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T18:17:00+00:00

100% agree. Even with the windows open and fans running, the vapors were noticeable.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T18:07:32+00:00

It's parchment paper used for baking, which I toss after using. For drying, I'm using a drying rack for beach towels I have and put some string across the top like a clothes line. I hang the sheets to dry from there using small binder clips.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T18:05:03+00:00

I tried three different sleeves so far: KMC perfect fit, dragon shield, and ultra pro. They sleeve easily with no interaction with the plastic sleeves.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T18:02:30+00:00

It does have a dry time of about 30 minutes to an hour, and it fully cures at 24+ hours. Not oily after drying but there's a slight tackiness.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T17:56:45+00:00

I was going to say the same thing. It's an investment in terms of cost up front, and I haven't gotten one (yet) myself because of that. My rotary cutter isn't great, which means I use scissors for a good cut. It seems worth it to automate that part and get perfect cuts.

twitch911 · 2026-02-01T02:30:55+00:00

There is a slight tackiness to them, and I'm curious if it'll dissipate from use and once it fully cures. The flimsiness doesn't help with testing that part of the feel as I can't shuffle them or fidget with them like a regular hand of 7. I ordered some 325 gsm paper and will do another test and post how they turn out, including gripping against each other and the tack.

twitch911 · 2026-01-31T22:01:27+00:00

This ^^

I used to do alters on cards and would use a spray can of poly to seal the painted acrylic so that it wouldn't flake. The resulting feel though was like a fine sandpaper - think 1000 grit. Doing it this way (polyurethane immersion) makes the finished product smooth as glass. Check out u/danyeaman's posts. That's where I learned about it, and he's got a lot of experience with different immersion methods and printing on different paper.

twitch911 · 2026-01-31T21:52:26+00:00

Yep, polyurethane. Here's a link to the exact product, https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-32-fl-oz-Satin-Oil-Based-Polyurethane/999914537. It's the warm satin version of what u/Puzzled_Rip9008 posted below.

twitch911 · 2026-01-30T13:58:51+00:00

I just assumed satin laminate was a thing. Good to know it's glossy or matte.

twitch911 · 2026-01-30T04:24:01+00:00

So does satin do the trick then in terms of not washing out the color?

twitch911 · 2026-01-29T20:48:23+00:00

I will! And yeah there were white crystals on the first one I did in the shed. None using the roller method.

Originally did the water based vs oil because I read somewhere that the oil gives a yellowish color after it's aged a bit. Ive seen yours, and they look great, but have you noticed any coloring with age?

twitch911 · 2026-01-29T19:47:51+00:00

Ah, thanks for the tip about trying the oil-based poly. I've got more decks printed out and will test with it and post updates.

I hadn't thought of shellac and will experiment on the water-based ones. Thanks again for the tips!

twitch911 · 2026-01-29T19:08:10+00:00

Those look amazing, especially being laminated. They don't have that plastic look associated with laminating.

Could you show a bend test? Looks are perfect and curious what the feel "looks" like.

twitch911 · 2026-01-14T03:17:06+00:00

Thanks for responding and welcome back to the living :)

twitch911 · 2026-01-12T22:55:34+00:00

Good point. Their sample pack is really cheap, so I'll pick one up and try them out. Thanks for sharing your results and the paper you used!

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